100 S. Pointe Drive #3801, Miami Beach, FL 33139

List Price: $3,750,000

I am going to miss visits to the Continuum on South Beach terribly. Not only was it immensely accommodating to have mostly late afternoon and weekend viewing appointments, but inspirational as well! I always made it a point to arrive a half early just to enjoy those glorious sunsets over our City, and twice I dragged my husband along on Saturday showings and actually went to the Beach (chairs, towels, and all)! The South of Fifth lifestyle is infinitely wonderful and soooo contagious! Congratulations to the Buyer and to the Seller!!!!

Could you ask for more than a home with a Coral Gables address, Pinecrest Schools, and a Coconut Grove vibe? Probably not, and this enchanting residence exceeds all expectations! First, there’s the superb location on a quiet, no thru street in the Hammock Lakes neighborhood (a neighborhood destined to be guard-gated), adjacent to vast unspoiled acreage donated by the Matheson family. Then, there’s the enchanting acre of exotic flora, blooming orchids, nature trails, and beautiful Florida keystone that is simply awe-inspiring, and finally this one-of-a-kind interior decorator’s home is the most refreshing blend of boheme and South Florida vernacular I have ever seen! Come see it and you will agree:)

Property Details:

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms

4,061 Adj. SF (per appraiser’s measurement) | 39,991 SF Lot

List Price: $2,399,000

Learn more about real estate in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, High Pines, South Miami, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

I listed this property just a couple of weeks ago on Coral Lake and have had such an onslaught of activity! I wasn’t expecting so much interest this quickly but in hindsight I should have known! There are very few places in Miami where one can launch canoes and paddleboards from their backyard, so this stand-out residence is attracting a lot of attention! I sat outside a few days ago to snap a few pictures, and the sunsets are beautiful on the horizon of this truly special and hidden lake. It’s hard to believe this rural vibe is on edge of South Miami, and on nearly an acre none-the-less.

Life is splendid at the exclusive Continuum on South Beach, and the ”bird’s eye view” is breathtaking from this 38th floor residence overlooking Port of Miami, Fisher Island, the Atlantic Ocean, & Biscayne Bay. ‘Paradise Found’ includes 12+ acres in a resort-style setting with white sandy beaches and vast oceanfront (Continuum beachside service included), 2 lagoon-style pools and an Olympic-sized pool, world-class spa & fitness centers, 24-hour concierge & valet services, and exquisitely appointed lobby and reception spaces for all to enjoy.

Continuum on South Beach is the premier Miami Beach community located in the infamous ”South of Fifth” neighborhood where Ocean Drive and Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant are a short walk away, vistas of majestic cruise ships are commonplace, and international cultures transcend year round. It’s the lifestyle you dream about.

7207 SW 146th Street Circle, Palmetto Bay, FL

List Price: $1,150,000

This was another classic example of how patience and perseverance pay off, and when mixed with kindness and a level-head the stars often line up! I met the Buyers in April, 2014 and we went on a long, winding journey to find just the right home. Nearly two years later we found that dream home in the beautiful Cutler Oaks community in Palmetto Bay, but we still had to sell the home they lived in which we listed in February, 2016.

We almost lost the Cutler Oaks home a couple of times to other Buyers, but as fate would have it when the Buyers own home went under Contract in August, that Palmetto Bay dream home was waiting for them. That’s when the kindness and level-headedness kicked in – it wasn’t the easiest transaction because sales that are contingent on sales can be very stressful. Congratulations to all three levels of participants – you were so delightful to work with, and realtors Roz Marks and Guillermo de la Paz were simply phenomenal.

To learn more about real estate in Palmetto Bay, South Miami, High Pines, Ponce Davis Estates, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Pinecrest, contact Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

For the Mid-Century Modern enthusiast, look no more! Appreciate and love this classic Mid-Century Mod house that would make Alfred Browning Parker smile! Hallmark MCM appointments like sun-filled clerestory windows, polished terrazzo floors, exposed wood-beam ceilings, and wonderfully spacious walls for art will delight the MCM buyer!

A beautifully updated uber sleek kitchen, magnificent social spaces for entertaining, and an outdoor oasis with pool, chickee hut, and N/S tennis court are for all to enjoy. Nestled on an enchanting 1.03 acres, this exceptional paradise is home to over a dozen exotic palm species, a masterful collection of fruit trees, and a beautiful flora reflective of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Property Details:

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms

3,273 SF (per architect) | 44,866 SF Lot

List Price: $1,399,000

Learn more about real estate in Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, High Pines, South Miami, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

Our fearless leader, Ron Shuffield, has posted his mid-year real estate update for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Whether you watch the video or the online report, the data, facts, and trends he regularly provides us are a beacon light which guide EWM realtors and clients. Ron not only presents clear pictures of activity in the luxury and non-luxury markets during the first half of 2016, he previews what lays ahead with cash buyers and their ‘pent up demand’ for real estate, foreign buyers and currency rates, and the most important gauge of our real estate market: levels of inventory and the pace at which they are moving. Take 10-15 minutes and either watch or read Insight 2016 – you’ll be glad you did!

With 40%-50-% increases in luxury market inventory from June, 2105 through June, 2016 we can all take comfort in knowing that inventory levels appear to be leveling off. At this point in time the luxury market appears to have 12-18 months of inventory, and by comparison the less-than-$1million price range has a healthier 6-9 months of product on hand. My listings and sales in 2016 have predominantly been in the Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami, and Pinecrest neighborhoods, so I have graphed overall activity in both luxury and non-luxury market in those areas (see below). As portrayed in the Insight 2016 report, after a steady climb over the past year, inventory levels do appear to have leveled off in April, May, and June.

Coral Gables

Pinecrest

Coconut Grove

South Miami

This property was SO special the Buyers made the offer without ever having given the slightest thought to moving! In a happenstance moment one Sunday afternoon the Buyers, who lived in the neighborhood many years ago, stopped by our open house with friends – partly to see the house that had been so talked about, and partly to say hi to their old friend. From that point on the afternoon took on a life of it’s own; old friends rekindled, “Cool House” lived up to it’s nick name, and these wonderful Buyers who had not given a moment’s thought to moving from Pinecrest fell in love and are now my neighbors. Congratulations to the most wonderful Buyers and Sellers. Best of luck to all of you.

To learn more about real estate in South Miami, High Pines, Ponce-Davis Estates, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, and Palmetto Bay, contact Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

Boasting 270′ of waterfront on Gables Estates widest lagoon adjacent to Biscayne Bay, anyone can see why this glorious setting was magazine worthy! See for yourself in the pictures below and if you would like a private showing please call me!

To learn more about real estate in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Ponce Davis Estates, South Miami, High Pines, Pinecrest, and Palmetto Bay, contact Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

The Real Deal reports that Vancouver (Canada), Shanghai (China), Sydney (Australia), Melbourne (Australia), and Cape Town (South Africa) are the top five cities where property prices have exploded the most. Let’s define Prime Residential Properties: the top 5% of the wider housing market in each city.

Shanghai. TheRealDeal.com

Put into perspective, prime prices in the top 35 cities increased an average of 3.6% in the twelve months prior to March, 2016, but the top five had prime price increases in the double digits! According to Knight Frank’s latest Prime Global Cities Index report the double digit growths were attributed to low supply and record-low interest rates.

For the curious, Miami was ranked number 14 with 3.8% growth (New York ranked #17; Los Angeles #10).

1644 Onaway Drive, Coconut Grove, FL

List Price: $860,000

2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths

When I first visited this sweet home in the North Grove it reminded me of a watercolor painting of “Old Coconut Grove’ I’d seen at one of the art festivals. It was love at first sight, and not only for me – I had more callers on this home than any other I have sold in the Grove! Built only a year after the 1925 incorporation of Coconut Grove (which was soon incorporated into the City of Miami), this house is the remarkable marriage of old world charm and bohemian elegance. It was no surprise that we had multi-offers on the table the first week, and once again we could all say perseverance pays off. Congratulations to the Seller and to the lucky Buyers!

To learn more about real estate in Coconut Grove, South Miami, High Pines, Ponce Davis Estates, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Palmetto Bay, contact Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!